Best Microwave Candied Nuts Recipes

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MICROWAVE CANDIED NUTS



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This is a recipe my Mom used to make for Christmas gift giving. You can use any kind of nuts you want. It is particularly good with pecans or cashews. Make sure to do some peanuts this way as well, use blanched peanuts so you dont have the skins collecting the candied mixture in the bottom of the dish. You can make separate batches of different nuts, then mix them together after they have cooled. It is very important to use unsalted nuts. If there is any salt your mixture will not candy properly. These were done in a 600 watt microwave. With a higher wattage oven you will likely have to cook these at about 5 or 6 for the power level. As all microwaves cook differently it is a good idea to start with a batch of peanuts. If your sugar mixture starts to brown rather than crystalize you may have some salt in the nuts or the power level is too high. When cooked at the correct power level these nuts will have a lovely white crystalized coating on them. These taste so good it is worth the effort to figure out what power level works for your microwave.

Provided by Demelza

Categories     Nuts

Time 17m

Yield 1 batch, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup white sugar
2 cups nuts (UNSALTED)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a microwave safe dish, a 9" or 10" pan works well.
  • Cook on high power in a 600 watt microwave oven for 6 minutes.
  • Stir & continue cooking another 8 to 10 minutes until sugar crystalizes.
  • Spread out on cookie sheet to cool.
  • Store in airtight container.

MICROWAVE SPICED NUTS



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This is a great candied nut recipe I stole from my mom. She likes walnuts, I like pecans. It's dead easy and my wife says she needs to leave the house when I make them, so she won't eat them all! Try experimenting with the spices, maybe clove or allspice!

Provided by JVANEATON

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 12m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons water
3 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 4 quart glass casserole dish in the microwave. Stir in the brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and water. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in the nuts so they are well coated. Microwave for 4 to 5 additional minutes on high, stirring every minute. Spread cooked nuts out onto parchment or waxed paper to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 29 mg, Sugar 7 g

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